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J141 PEY

1992 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

261,017 mi
Last recorded261,017 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Passat138,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 PEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2008 261,017 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 251,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 251,638 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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J141 PEY is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 138,082 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J141 PEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J141 PEY is a 1992 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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